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Lessons 10-11 - LAB 2 - Rat Dissection

Student Performance Objectives
1. Identify in a human torso, the body cavities, membranes lining the cavities, and the major 
    organs identified in the previous lesson.
2. Identify in a dissected rat, the body cavities, membranes lining the cavities, and the major 
    organs identified in the previous lesson.
3. Explain the major functions of the identified organs in the dissected rat in essay or short 
    answer format.

Lesson Outline
For a virtual rat dissection:

 http://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/rat_dissection.html#.U2Df6m9eHcs

The dissection is conducted utilizing materials listed for this portion of the program.